In the next few days, Jiang Qingqing became busy again.
It’s not Qi Zhen’s business.
Xiao Linting was going to the war, and Empress Xu specially brought her over to help purchase some things.
These were rewards given to Xiao Linting as a token of face from the palace.
Jiang Qingqing was rushing around in the warehouse, picking out treasures, and asking people to buy a lot of things that would be useful for the march.
After being busy for several days, they were about to leave with the army.
As soon as he finished giving the senior palace maid instructions, he rushed out of the palace in a hurry, snatched the guard's horse at the gate of the imperial city, jumped on the horse, and ran out of the capital.
Not far from the outskirts of the capital, she caught up with Xiao Linting's army.
"Uncle!"
Her voice has changed from that of a baby to that of a young girl, but it still has a bit of a milky flavor.
The horse grunted as it caught up with the army. She passed the infantry formation and, in the sight of the soldiers, rode all the way to the front of the army, where she saw a young man in armor with a fierce look.
This is Xiao Linting, whom no one has ever seen in Beijing.
If we say that Xiao Linting seen in Kyoto was a young man as clear as bamboo even when he was wearing gorgeous formal clothes; the one wearing armor and holding a spear was a young man in fine clothes and riding a horse with a murderous intent.
She was in a trance for a moment.
"Uncle, I'm here to see you off." Jiang Qingqing clenched the reins in her hands.
The little girl was wearing a palace dress in a surprising way. It was a change from her usual pink color to a delicate light yellow color that made her look brighter. The rabbit fur scarf was wrapped around her chin, making her slightly chubby cheeks look even more plump.
"I thought Your Highness was going to fall asleep again." Xiao Linting's original expression was somewhat deep, until his eyes stopped on Jiang Qingqing, the haze in his eyes disappeared.
Xiao Lang, who was beside him, was originally under the inexplicable depression caused by this boy. After hearing what he said, Xiao Lang breathed a sigh of relief.
The little prince in the capital finally agreed to come.
If he doesn't come soon, Xiao Lang is 100% sure that this brat will have a gloomy face all the way.
Although he usually has a sullen expression, at least he is not in a low mood.
He waved his hand, and the army behind him continued to follow him, deliberately avoiding these two ancestors.
Jiang Qingqing released one hand and scratched his head.
"I didn't fall asleep. I worked hard to get up early in the morning to deal with the affairs and rewards. I have thought about it all. When the time comes, I will bring the twelve rewards from the palace to you one by one. I have also prepared the blessing words."
Jiang Qingqing became more and more anxious as she spoke. She led the horse forward a little, closer to Xiao Linting.
Even on horseback, Jiang Qingqing was still half a head shorter than Xiao Linting, so she had to raise her head to look at him.
Xiao Linting looked at the anxious expression on the little girl's face. He wanted to say something with a stern face to teach her a lesson.
But when his eyes fell on her frank and clear eyes, he couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, did you run all the way here without bumping into anyone?"
Jiang Qingqing was stunned for a moment.
"I bumped into... I bumped into a man selling fruit on a pole. He didn't have time to dodge and I think he fell. I'll look for him when I go back the same way."
Jiang Qingqing told everything honestly.
Xiao Linting knew her personality well. She looked steady, but in fact, once she panicked, she would always be caught off guard.
He sighed slightly.
Xiao Linting didn't want to let Jiang Qingqing panic, so he arranged for Nafu to watch her on the road she had to pass, in case she really had any accidents.
"Nafu should be watching over you. You should settle it when you go back."
Jiang Qingqing felt warm in her heart at Xiao Linting's detailed arrangements, and she quickly looked at her uncle with a bright smile.
Xiao Linting pursed his lips slightly, then asked: "What was the blessing that Your Highness said earlier?"
Speaking of serious topics, Jiang Qingqing immediately straightened her expression. She led the horse forward and got a little closer to Xiao Linting.
"I wish my uncle victory on the battlefield. You are the best man of our Tianqi for the country and the family. Qingqing is waiting for the good news of the uncle's triumphant return in Kyoto. When the time comes, Qingqing will send a pot of good wine to celebrate the peace of Tianqi and wish the uncle a safe return."
Jiang Qingqing looked at Xiao Linting with sharp eyes.
Her blessings are heartfelt, and her advice to stay safe comes from the heart.
No matter where they are, as long as they are men fighting on the battlefield, they are the best men.
Xiao Linting looked at Jiang Qingqing. He remembered the little girl in front of him who came to see him off in his mind. His eyes outlined her figure, as if he wanted to remember her in his eyes to the extent that he could remember her clearly even with his eyes closed.
At this critical juncture, Xiao Linting couldn't figure out whether he was reluctant to let this little boy fight against the sinister officials in the court alone in the capital.
Or, he couldn't bear to part with this person.
He raised his hand and easily touched Jiang Qingqing's cheek.
There was a layer of thin calluses on his fingertips from long periods of training with weapons, and he roughly brushed her soft skin.
"Your Highness keeps his word."
"The emperor's uncle must come back safely."
Jiang Qingqing nodded and looked up at Xiao Linting's face.
"Your Highness, please don't stay outside alone for too long. Return to Kyoto as soon as possible."
Xiao Linting restrained himself and withdrew his hand. He looked at the little girl in front of him, slightly increased the distance between the horses, and made way for them to return to the capital.
Jiang Qingqing thought about it and decided that she should not stay outside for too long. She took out another peace blessing from her sleeve, handed it to Xiao Linting, and explained very considerately.
"This is a lucky charm I got from the An Ning Temple in the palace. I don't know if it works."
【At least something is better than nothing. 】
Jiang Qingqing comforted herself in her heart. She placed the amulet in Xiao Linting's palm and held his hand carefully.
"Swords and knives have no eyes on the battlefield. I believe that my uncle can definitely avoid them. Promise me that you must return safely. Whether you can conquer the Li Kingdom or not, it only takes time, isn't it?"
Jiang Qingqing still gave a reminder.
Xiao Linting nodded. He was wrapped in a pair of small hands, and there was a peace amulet with residual warmth in his palms, which instantly warmed his heart.
Jiang Qingqing had almost finished her instructions. She was worried that she would hold Xiao Linting back, so after saying goodbye to Xiao Linting, Jiang Qingqing rode her horse skillfully and returned to the capital in a carefree and cheerful manner.
Xiao Linting kept watching her back as she walked away, until she entered the imperial city and could no longer see her back.
He reluctantly withdrew his gaze, and finally grasped the amulet tightly and placed it carefully in the collar behind his armor.
Store properly.
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Jiang Qingqing returned to the capital and was unable to see the chaos she had just caused.
She thought about it and decided to go to Prince Xiao's Mansion, meet Nafu, and express her gratitude.
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